City Art Gallery

Finders Keepers!!

2011-04-06T13:04:00.000-07:00

Check out these new arrivals by Colorado's marvelous Kim English! This is titled "Two White Chairs", is oil on canvas, and measures 10" x 15", and is perfect for any great spot in your home or office. Cheers! peg

Jaclyn Morgan, City Art Gallery Associate

2011-02-16T14:18:00.000-08:00

Jaclyn is published this month in Her Magazine. Run to a vendor and pick it up, or read it here online. http://www.reflector.com/her/art-collecting-101-girlrsquos-guide-growing-collection-316193

Retired Duke professor and N.C. Literary Hall of Fame inductee James Applewhite inspires new works by 15 artists

2011-01-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

City Art Gallery is pleased to announce a multi-media invitational show featuring a collection of artwork based on the poetry of retired Duke professor and North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame inductee James Applewhite. The show opens with a reception on Thursday, January 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Art Gallery, 511 Red Banks Road in Greenville. Applewhite will read from his poetry at 7 p.m.

The collection includes paintings, ceramics, photography and sculpture by 15 artists. Each artist was asked to read three poems by Applewhite – Greene County Pastoral, January Farmhouse and Pamlico River – and then create a work inspired by the poem of their choosing.

Participating artists include: Colleen Black-Semelka, Tony Breuer, Ranny Chitwood, Mike Dorsey, Richard Fennell, Richard Garrison, the late Paul Hartley, Jeff Kiefer, Michael Knoch, Louis St. Lewis, Bob Rankin, Joyce Stratton, Sally Sutton, Jim Tisando and Kate Worm.

The show continues through February 6 and benefits the North Carolina Literary Review, an annual publication produced by East Carolina University. Margaret Bauer, editor of the North Carolina Literary Review, will make opening remarks. For more information, visit CityArtGreenville.com.

It's beginning to look a lot like...

2010-11-08T08:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas, I dare say! Beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments and other holiday delights are arriving now for our Holiday Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 18. Visit http://www.cityartgreenville.com/ to learn more!

Eastern North Carolina

2010-10-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

Celebrating our little piece of the planet...Eastern North Carolina, USA. BBQ, Baseball, Barns and more. http://cityartgreenville.com/feature.htm

Chasing Perfection!

2010-09-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

This "Beauty" is rather perfect, don't you think?!
24" x 18" oil on canvas $1200.

Posted by Peg

Small Gems!

2010-09-20T13:47:00.000-07:00

Hilarie Lambert has painted Paris street scenes on small canvases and at reasonable prices! They reflect the intimate feeling of walking along the neighborhood streets in the "city of lights"! See all of her Paris paintings here: http://cityartgreenville.com/hilarielambert.htm Hope to see you in the gallery soon. Cheers!

Yum!

2010-09-17T10:20:00.000-07:00

Kristin, how did you manage to paint this caprese salad (Caprese 8x8) without digging in?! It looks delish! Check out more of Kristin Gibson's new fresh produce-inspired work at the gallery or online.

A feast of color

2010-09-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

Delivering a feast of color, Wayne Trapp's abstract oil painting look stunning on our gallery walls. Come check them out for yourself or check them out online!

Saturated with Art!

2010-09-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

Hilarie Lambert's paintings of Paris street scenes are simply wonderful!

http://cityartgreenville.com/hilarielambert.htm

Wayne Trapp is Coming to Town!

2010-09-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

Opening Reception of OPPOSITES ATTRACT!
FRIDAY evening Spetember 10th 6 til 8pm

Gallery Talk at 7pm

Kevin's Feathered Friends

2010-09-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Here's hoping these birds will be safe in the storm tonight. http://cityartgreenville.com/kevinleprince.htm

2010-08-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

The finest thing I've seen this week!

"Marina Blues" ~ oil on canvas ~ 24" x 30" ~ Laurie Meyer

posted by Peg

Graffiti Artists

2010-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

Calling all graffiti artists! "Banksy" is a great British street artist, known for producing images on walls of buildings, sidewalks, fallen trees, bridges, and other imaginative places. His messages are sometimes comical, and often political and social in nature. Initailly an unknown, he has developed quite a popular cult following, and people are now flattered to have this phenomenal artist paint on their wall! His first film "Exit Through the Gift Shop" opened at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. It is available on DVD in the US.

Do you know any famous American street artists? If so...let us know!

Calling All Golf Fanatics (or their wives!)

2010-08-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Calling all golfers! Amanda Durant paints amazing scenes of golfers and golf courses.
She is happy to do commissions from your photos. Click the link to view her works. http://cityartgreenville.com/amandadurant.html

SOLD!

2010-08-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Ya gotta love a wall with red dots! All 3 of these collages by Eastern North Carolina artist Jaquelin Perry sold before the opening last Thursday evening! See the rest of the show here: http://cityartgreenville.com/jaquelinperry.htm

Buttercups Everywhere

2010-08-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Jaclyn's pick of the day is Jaquelin Perry's "Buttercups Everywhere" 20 x 24. Jaquelin lives in eastern North Carolina and aims for each new painting to be a "different interpretation of our wonderful landscape."

Classic Form!

2010-08-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

Harry Hearne combines classic forms with marvelous glazes and the ancient tradition of raku firing and creates fabulous ceramic vessells. He is delivering a new body of work tomorrow, Thursday, August 12th. Check it out on line at http://cityartgreenville.com/harryhearne.html

Safe Places

2010-08-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

This looks like a safe place to be lost for a few minutes!

"Child's Chair" - Oil on canvas - Karen Lawrence

Finders Keepers!!

2010-08-04T10:16:00.001-07:00

Finders Keepers! http://cityartgreenville.com/brentonhardeephotography.htm

4 Artists 4 You

2010-08-03T10:30:00.001-07:00

Boy, do we have 4 Artists 4 You! Come explore the new works (ceramics, oil and acrylic paintings) of Harry Hearne, Kevin LePrince, Laurie Meyer and Jaquelin Perry next Thursday, August 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery.

The exhibit runs through September 5. Jaquelin Perry's oil painting "Picnic Time" is pictured here. Click here for more details.

Jeff's Pick

2010-07-29T12:45:00.000-07:00

Today for Jeff's pick I'm picking myself. I recently did a solo show at Mendenhall Gallery on the ECU campus. The show "Precarious" was my first solo show, and was a chance for me to do something a little different. Enjoy

David Hayworth Galleries at NCMA

2010-07-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday evening Rena and Mark Norcross kindly hosted a group from High Point, along with the Corbitt/Hardee gang of Greenville, to a tour and dinner of the new David Hayworth Galleries at the newly expanded NCMA. Here is a link to the expansion details http://www.ncartmuseum.org/expansion/ It is just fabulous and architects all over the world...yes, WORLD...are giving it rave reviews. Thanks to all of those who came, including High Point University President Nido Qubein and his wife Mariana.

4 Artists 4 You

2010-07-24T13:07:00.001-07:00

Up coming show, just finished the mailer for the next show its off to the printer. It will be in your mail box in two weeks. 4 Artists 4 You, opening reception Thursday August 12 6-8pm. New works by Harry Hearne, Kevin LePrince, Laurie Meyer, and Jaquelin Perry.

ALMOST extinct!

2010-07-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness Richard Fennell can still find the occasional tobacco barn and depicts it so well! For more of Fennell's wonderful paintings, follow this link http://cityartgreenville.com/richardfennell.htm

Bird Nest Adventure Series

2010-07-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Gallery artist, Hilda Spain-Owen decided to paint bird nests, exploring the twists and turns of the lines of nature. Her life took some twists and turns of its own about that time so she incorporated that into her art. She began painting the bird nests with brightly colored “circus” balls in them to symbolize “hatching new adventures” giving her new life path good energy.

These little paintings make great energy gifts:
Baby gifts for good luck and as a first piece of original art
Wedding gifts as a reminder to keep new adventures hatching throughout marriage Graduation gifts to remind the graduat of adventures ahead
Birthday gifts for a nod to adventure in every new year
“Just because” gifts to bring a smile to someone’s face

Kim English

2010-07-17T12:23:00.001-07:00

Jeff's Pick of the week. We just got three new Kim English paintings in. Check them out now before they are gone, his work doesnt last long in our gallery. See the works now at the website, stop into the gallery to see them in person.

Jenny Lou Sherburne

2010-07-09T14:34:00.000-07:00

Inspired by everything from "garlic cloves to onion domes, from the Isle of Crete to the Land of Oz, from Antonio Gaudi to Doctor Seuss," Jenny Lou Sherburne's ceramics represent whimsy at its finest. Come see more of Jenny's work on display at the gallery! (Or, check out her webpage.)

Proper Link!

2010-07-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

Let's try this link!
http://cityartgreenville.com/amydixon.htm

Scales!

2010-07-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

Bathroom Scales...Kitchen Scales...Art Scales... http://cityartgreenville.com/Painters/ADixon

Hot off the press!

2010-07-02T08:18:00.000-07:00

A brand new shipment of rainbow-colored champagne flutes, wine glasses and sherbet bowls/old fashioned glasses just arrived from the Tennessee foothills glass studio of Prentice Hicks.

The rural setting of Prentice's family dwelling and glass studio in the former Wauhatchie tribe area with a stream flowing through the nearby cove, creates an ideal atmosphere for quiet concentration and work. Prentice prefers to work alone and uses no tools when forming the cup of his stemware.

He works with heat, centrifugal force and gravity to achieve the desired results. He keeps his pieces loose and fluid, characteristics Prentice believes reflect the properties of glass itself. He describes the resulting stemware as "easy to hold, attractive to use and friendly to the touch."

Fish at the Beach

2010-06-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

Meet the creator of Fish Chum Master "Pieces" this weekend at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. Terry Brennan of Little River, SC uses repurposed materials to make his fish creatures and says the process "always begins with a single item, whether it be a broken chair, a rake or a discarded silver bowl."

The annual summer show at the Coral Bay Club is Sunday, June 27 from 12 to 6 p.m. and Monday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join us!

Whoop Whoop!!

2010-06-22T14:57:00.000-07:00

This just in...2 new Kyle Highsmith paintings for the show at the Coral Bay Club this coming Sunday. Of course, there IS always the notion of a PRESALE!! Get it while the paint is still wet!

This is "A Bit of Everything on Taylor's Creek" and is 36" x 46".

Kevin LePrince

2010-06-21T14:33:00.001-07:00

Kevin LePrince just sent us some new pieces for our upcoming show at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. Kevin is known for his wonderful paintings of birds and landscapes. Check them out on our website at http://cityartgreenville.com/kevinleprince.htm and see them in person at the gallery

Harry Hearne

2010-06-17T14:51:00.001-07:00

Time for a brand new artist, welcome Harry Hearne. Harry stopped by the gallery yesterday and dropped off some amazing ceramic pieces. With his attention to unique vibrant colors and skilled craftsmanship Harry is a great addition to our gallery family. Over the next few days we will be setting up his webpage, till then here are some of his works.

Gallery Mascot

2010-06-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

Those of you who visit our "physical" space in addition to our "cyber" space will recognize this sculpture. For those of you who don't live nearby, and visit us only on the web...allow me to introduce you to our gallery "mascot". This is "Big Blue"; and it is situated right in front of our gallery and truly symbolizes us. "Big Blue" was created by Wayne Trapp, a great sculptor and painter, represented by the gallery. Wayne is pictured here with the fabulous sculpture.

A Little Visitor!

2010-06-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

We had a very fun opening Thursday night for our Summer Salon show. We did an

experiment and sent evites only, and no snail mail invitation. We had a great and enthusiastic crowd. And we had a very special little visitor to come. Look at those eyes!

PS...The Kyle Highsmith painting in the background of the photo sold that evening. That's always a good thing!

Beach-bound

2010-06-11T12:07:00.000-07:00

Our swimsuits are packed and the cooler is full... City Art Gallery is going to the beach! Our annual summer show at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach is coming up Sunday, June 27 (12-6 pm) and Monday, June 28 (10 am - 3 pm). The show features new paintings (including "Blue Fishing Twilight" by James Kerr), ceramics, glass and sculpture. Gallery artist Kristin Gibson will be demonstrating her still-life painting technique on Sunday. Surfs up!

Introducing...

2010-06-10T13:52:00.000-07:00

Allow us to introduce our newest gallery artist... Sally Sutton of Pittsboro! Sally is a MFA candidate at ECU. Several of her oil paintings are now on display at the gallery, including Follow the Leader, 11" x 14" (pictured here.) Check out her other work on our website!

SOLD OUT!

2010-06-09T09:29:00.000-07:00

Great painter Kim English has sold out at City Art Gallery!! http://cityartgreenville.com/kimenglish.htm We are anxiously waiting for a new collection of paintings that will arrive early July (hopefully!). We'll let you know when they are here and on the web site. Lucky are the ones that own his fabulous pieces!

Twitter

2010-06-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

Can't get enough of us? Follow us on Twitter as well. You will find info and links to events going on around the USA and Europe that are interesting to read about. Let us know how we can improve our posts to help you and provide you with information that you are interested in learning about. We welcome ideas and thoughts!

Juliet Barrus

2010-06-04T14:45:00.001-07:00

We are getting lots and lots of new work in for next weeks Summer Salon Show. Today we updated Juliet Barrus webpage with her new works. View it here at http://cityartgreenville.com/julietbarrus.htm . Make sure you check back often to your favorite artist, because we will be updating alot this coming week.

Judges Choice Award

2010-06-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

Kudos to Hilarie Lambert! Hilarie is one of our gallery artists, living and working in Charleston, SC. She has just been awarded the "Judges Choice Award" at Piccolo Spoleto for her painting "Freeze Frame". Best of luck for the remainder of Spoleto! We have new paintings in the gallery by Hilarie. So check out our website at http://www.cityartgreenville.com/ . Thanks friends for following us on the blog!!

First Place

2010-06-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

Gallery artist Laurie Meyer won first place at the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit on Saturday in Charleston for her painting "Life in Technicolor."

The exhibit was part of Spoleto Festival USA, which runs through June 13 in Charleston, SC. Congratulations Laurie!

Victoria Josephson

2010-05-29T12:12:00.001-07:00

Victoria Josephson's paintings of Europe are well known to many in the area. One has recently returned to City Art and we would like to share it with you. "Hostellerie Lechat Honfleur" 24 x 20 This is a wonderful example of Josephson's amazing painting skills.

Coastal Living

2010-05-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

In celebration of Memorial Day weekend and the (un)official start of summer, a few coastal images!

Local Roots

2010-05-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

Alan Cayton is a Tarboro native that was back in town last week and dropped off a few paintings. Alan specializes in still life paintings that capture the realism of the objects. He has a very traditional style and paints traditional still life subject matter such as fruit, shells, and bags. View more of his work at City Art Gallery. Fruit with Pitcher 14"x16"

Spoleto Festival USA

2010-05-25T09:02:00.000-07:00

Internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA opens this Friday, May 28 in Charleston, South Carolina. For 17 days and nights, more than 140 performances in opera, dance, theater and music will fill the city's historic venues and outdoor spaces. Gallery co-owner Torrey Stroud will be there this weekend taking it all in and you can too. Tickets are available on the Festival's website, http://www.spoletousa.org/. Ciao!

It's Her Birthday!

2010-05-24T14:04:00.000-07:00

Check out the works of this young photographer and graphic desinger. http://cityartgreenville.com/brentonhardeephotography.htm It's her birthday today! Although the 24th is almost history in the UK where she currently is residing and photographing. New works to be posted soon. She's traveling around to capture the spirit of London and the gardens of the area in their glorious springtime flourish. Fresh, exciting images of Kew Gardens...coming soon! Thanks Brenton!

Painting Lessons

2010-05-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered if you could paint?! Well...you have a wonderful opportunity available to find out. Gallery artist Michael Knoch teaches private painting lessons in his home studio in Greenville. He is a natural born teacher. Patient and encouraging. Give us a call at 252.353.7000 or shoot us off an email to art@CityArtGreenville.com to arrange lessons with Michael.

Eastern North Carolina

2010-05-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

One of the best reasons to venture east of I 95 is http://www.cityartgreenville.com

Charity Valentine

2010-05-15T11:30:00.001-07:00

Time for a wonderful photogapher, Charity Valentine. Using a digital scanning process she takes flowers found in a secret overgrown garden and brings them to life for everyone to see. Check out Charity's digital archival prints. "The Art of Losing" 14 x 12

Something to tweet about!

2010-05-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

Kinston artist Beth Greene's birdhouse creation "Tar River in the Fall" (pictured here) won the News & Observer Birdhouse Competition last month in the Adult Best of Theme category. Way to go, Beth! To check out more of Beth's avian dwellings, come by the gallery!

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone - newsobserver.com)

Who Knew!!

2010-05-13T13:42:00.000-07:00

So we arrive at the Gallery for the opening last night and in the parking lot are 4...count them...4 purple and gold cornhole game tables with coordinating puple and gold beanbags for tossing! After all, we do live in Grenville, NC, home of the ECU fighting pirates whose colors are...you guessed properly...purple and gold! The music was playing loudly on the patio and the margaritas were free flowing. A festive and welcomed beginning to the evening. On the inside we were featuring large glasses of wine and champagne and more importantly, painting demos. Kristin and Mike were great sports to be here painting for the entire 2 + hours. Thanks guys! The show looks great, so take a look at it right here: http://cityartgreenville.com/feature.htm

The Amazing New North Carolina Museum of Art

2010-05-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

Treat yourself to a virtual tour of the new North Carolina Museum of Art. It has just reopened after amazing renovations and new construction. http://ncartmuseum.org Then get yourself to Raleigh and tour the new facilities. The Rodin sculpture garden is truly fantastic. Enjoy!

London Times

2010-05-10T13:05:00.000-07:00

"I was fortunate enough to be in London last Thursday for the opening of 'Lingering Whispers' at The Crypt Gallery. Very edgy and fun. This gallery is literally in the crypt of St. Pancreas Church. Very gothic and dramatic. http://www.cryptgallery.org.uk/ Check it out. It is such a departure from our very light filled, white walled gallery space. Champagne was flowing and characters were in attendance by the hundreds!"

"Paint On" with Kristin Gibson and Mike Rooney

2010-05-07T14:39:00.000-07:00

More than 30 new paintings by N.C. artists Kristin Gibson and Mike Rooney are being hung this weekend in preparation for next Wednesday's "Paint On" opening reception. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 12 for a painting demo by Kristin and Mike and a wine tasting courtesy of Finelli's Cafe. The artwork is currently for sale and can be previewed online.

Need a reason to visit the gallery? We've got 18.

2010-04-28T09:41:00.000-07:00

Works by more than 18 alumni, faculty and graduate students of ECU are on display at the gallery now through May 9. Tony Breuer's Magnoliascape oil paintings, Terry Smith's woodwork and Jeff Kiefer's cast iron sculptures (all pictured here) are just a few examples of the show's diverse range of artists and mediums.

A large collection of photography, ceramics and jewelry are also on display.

Go Figure...

2010-03-16T08:23:00.000-07:00

Join us for an opening night reception this Friday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show features new works by Kim English (shown here), Valerie Lennon, Louis St. Lewis and Kate Long Stevenson.

Louis St. Lewis will be creating a collage during the event and will graciously donate a percentage of the sales from opening night to the Jarvis Unit, Boys and Girls Clubs of Pitt County.

Artist Q&A | Landscape in Art

2010-02-16T07:42:00.000-08:00

To further introduce the people behind the paintings in our upcoming show Landscape in Art: The Continuum VII opening Friday, February 19, we posed the following question to the show's five nationally exhibiting landscape artists:

What draws you to paint a particular landscape?

Michael Knoch's response

2010-02-16T07:41:00.000-08:00

"Landscape offers a painter 'variation on a theme;' a theme seasoned with color and compositions structured by location. I paint where I live... where the better part of one's spirit resides... a kingdom within, a wealth of lands..."

David Harlan's response

2010-02-16T07:40:00.000-08:00

"It is always a visual response to a subject. The interesting composition and the way the light creates the desire to capture that particular scene. The difficulty is simplifying the subject because there is an overwhelming amount of information and our eyes see it all.

The challenge then is to capture the essence and state it in such a way that the viewer responds favorably to the image. The best way to paint a landscape is to be there on location- plein aire painting. Often the weather does not cooperate so the camera comes into play, but having been there, feeling the mood, remembering the moment helps when painting in the studio."

Karen Hagan's response

2010-02-16T07:36:00.000-08:00

"Dreams of journeys to come...For me with this small painting it was all about my thoughts of adventures to come...I'm teaching a class at Lake Garda this September and this painting is a reaching out to new vistas as I study and learn about this area of Italy, loll over photos from our hosts who go there every year and savor the excitement of a new (to me) landscape. This particular scene had it all...water, mountains, distant boats and billowing clouds...it's the ultimate escape!"

Pamela Rogers' response

2010-02-16T07:32:00.000-08:00

"Painting on location is for me, a meditation on the beauty of our world and life. While viewing a scene that captures my heart - during the quiet concentration involved in capturing what I see and feel, those moments become charged with brilliance and wonder, and all else is forgotten. I choose watercolor for most landscapes, as that medium tends to best allow for the spontaneity of living fully, and with great joy, in the moment."

David Nance's response

2010-02-16T07:24:00.000-08:00

"The landscape as a subject can provide hours of observations, light can transform what you see in an instant. The challenge and what draws me to painting is how this series of brush strokes and color combinations can evoke a feeling of what I am experiencing. I love the outdoors and always look for new ways to express my views."

Coast to Coast and In Between: The Question

2010-01-12T12:15:00.001-08:00

To further introduce the people behind the paintings in our upcoming show Coast to Coast and in Between, opening Friday, January 15, we posed the following question to the show's four nationally exhibiting artists:

How does living in your particular metropolitan area influence your painting style or subject matter?

From Sallie Benton, New York...

2010-01-12T12:13:00.001-08:00

"Surrounded by tall buildings, an ever constant cacophony of noise and movement, I live in a crowded town that never sleeps, New York City. My studio faces east, making the buildings black against the morning sky, their colors, forms and moods changing with the light. Light is my subject, the figure my object, which, when placed before a window with the ever changing shapes behind, becomes a metaphor for stillness."

From Tjasa Owen, San Francisco...

2010-01-12T11:54:00.001-08:00

"Living in the Bay Area keeps me around water all the time. I chose to move here 15 years ago for many reasons but a couple of them being the weather that keeps me outdoors daily and the constant access to the views of the water. I cross the Golden Gate Bridge every day and am in awe of the Pacific Ocean and the Bay which all of us live around and treasure. San Francisco is a city, but it feels like a town. It is approachable, sophisticated and full of the greatest light. Every day I can see the horizon line around me and breathe in the sky and the ocean. I am blessed for that. I can paint in the studio, head downtown to see an exhibition and wrap up my afternoon with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and a hike in the Marin mountains. My studio is blocks from the ocean. I paint indoors but every time I am outside, I capture a feeling that I want to express on canvas. We live within an hour of the wine country where I find inspiration for my fields, trees and rolling hills. I love the east and west coasts for many of the same reasons and both influence me immensely. I love the history and rugged coastline of the east coast where I grew up and I love the open and wildness of the west coast where I have settled."

From Tim Kennedy, Indiana...

2010-01-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

"Here are a few things that come to mind regarding 'place.' In general, I suppose I feel a bit 'dis' placed. I have moved around quite a bit throughout my life. As a child I grew up in Michigan, so I was familiar with life in the Midwest when I returned here after living for fourteen years in New York. In some ways I still feel like a stranger in Bloomington – I get lost on short drives outside of town. We have the New York Times delivered, but sadly, only buy the local paper periodically. The one thing that identifies the Midwest for me is living in a survey township – a feature that is common to Michigan as well. I suppose our 'place' is our home, which I think of as an Edenic space. None of the watercolors that I am including in the show were done in Indiana, but instead were done in Florence and northern Michigan last summer. They are both places close to my heart. I have made seven trips to Italy over the past twenty-five years and have spent extended time in Florence on five occasions, so I know Florence pretty well. I painted some of the places around Florence I love best with a special emphasis on views that included sculpture – which was a sneaky way to get the figure into a number of the paintings. Michigan represents a kind of ideal wildness to me. It is all air, water and sand."

From Susan Hong-Sammons, Chicago...

2010-01-12T11:39:00.001-08:00

"Living with Chicago weather greatly effects my subject matter. I paint mostly from life, from direct observation so anything I see is a potential subject matter. I prefer not to paint in my studio and venture out of doors but during the winter this time can become greatly reduced because of the cold. This past fall I had two experiences that curbed my plein air (painting outdoors) appetite, one was a bunch of yahoos shooting a gun near me. But the snow is falling in thick flakes and I've new arctic boots so I'm ready to hit the streets of Chicago and cafes once again."

Holiday Showcase Tonight!!!!

2009-11-06T15:20:00.001-08:00

Tonight at City Art Gallery we are having our annual Holiday Showcase from NOW till 8:30. Stop by and meet some of our gallery artist, sign up for a painting give away, and have a few cocktails. It is sure to be a great night!!! Visit City Art to view the works in the show.

Richard Fennell Reception

2009-10-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

Tonight 6-8PM at City Art Gallery

City Art Gallery presents new works by ECU alumnus, Richard Fennell. Join us for an evening with one of North Carolina's premier painters. Richard Fennell captures the changing of the seasons and the evolution of nature as seasonal cycles progress. Using a rich palette of colors suggested by his surroundings and a highly developed brush technique, the artist depicts not only the landscape of North Carolina but also the elements that make it what it is. It is a very personal, light-filled, lush vision.

The Hunt

2009-09-26T12:06:00.000-07:00

Continuing at City Art Gallery "The Hunt" New works by Chris Groves and Mark Horton. Mark and Chris visited hunting camps throughout Eastern North Carolina last fall to capture the beauty of the landscapes. View these amazing paintings in the gallery for another week and online at City Art. Have a great weekend. Jeff

Opening Reception Tonight!!!

2009-08-06T10:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight we will be hosting All Things French: A Collection of Adventures, with New Works by Hilarie Lambert and Jennifer Young. View these new exciting works this evening from 6-8pm, both of the artist will be in attendance talking informally about their works. We will also be having a tasting of French wines. So get into the French spirit with some good company and good wine. See you this evening, Jeff

Two More Day!

2009-08-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

We are busy getting the gallery rehung for the upcoming show, All Things French. The show opens Thursday 6-8pm, featuring new works from Hilarie Lambert and Jennifer Young. Jennifer's works are already here and tomorrow Hilarie is bringing the rest of hers. The rest of the gallery is all hung and looks great!! View All Things French online at our website City Art. Have a great day, Jeff

Auction Auction Auction

2009-07-25T07:55:00.001-07:00

Our Auction is about to end! Visit the auction page at City Art to view one of a kind works of art. Bid online for an excellent opportunity to purchase Art for outstanding prices. The auction ends tomorrow Sunday at Midnight so dont delay visit our website today! Jeff

Busy Busy Busy

2009-06-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

We are busy as can be getting ready for the up coming shows. Heart Institute June 18th 4-8pm, and Coral Bay Show June 28th & 29th. So we are getting lots of new work in everyday, check the website for new works City Art. Here is a new piece that just came in from Connie Winters, Docked Boats in Darrien Oil on Canvas 30" x 40" $5500. It is a great piece. Have a great weekend, Jeff

New Painting from Hilarie

2009-06-03T14:50:00.000-07:00

Wow its going to be a busy next few weeks! Lots to do for the upcoming Summer Salon at the East Carolina Heart Institute, on June 18th 4-8pm. Today we got the last of the posters printed and took a few over to the Institute. Also checked in some new paintings, featured here is a new piece by Hilarie Lambert titled Watch Your Fingers, 9 x9, Oil for $600. You can view more of Hilarie's paintings at City Art. Have a great night, jeff

Ok Final Correction June 18th!!

2009-05-30T12:53:00.001-07:00

Well after a hectic week we have now the real final date for the Summer Salon at the East Carolina Heart Institute. We are working with the ECU Medical & Health Science Foundation as well as the Institute to make this an amazing event. This means we have three schedules to work around but know everything is aligned for what is sure to be a fantastic night of Art, Music, Cocktails and a Auction. So now the Summer Salon is June 18th from 4-8pm. The invitations are to the printer and should be arriving in your mail box late next week. Have a great weekend, Jeff

Summer Salon

2009-05-27T14:08:00.001-07:00

We have secured the dates for our Summer Salon at the East Carolina Heart Institute, it will be Wednesday, June 24 4-8pm. We teamed up with the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation to throw a benefit for the Heart Institute. It will be a great evening of Art, Auction, Music, and Cocktails, mark your calendar today!

Auction Continues

2009-05-14T14:53:00.000-07:00

Well we are two days into the Auction Test-Drive, and have received lots of positive feedback. Thanks to everyone that has stopped by the website and taken a look at the Auction page. If you havent checked it out yet stop by the Auction page at City Art. Here is one of the great works that we are auctioning right now, a David Harlan Venice View Oil on Canvas Image 9" x 12" ~ Framed 16" x 18" Estimate $600-950. Visit the website and have a look! Have a great day, Jeff

Auction Test-Drive

2009-05-12T10:47:00.000-07:00

Auction Alert!! (Continue reading only if you want the insiders’ scoop!)

City Art Gallery invites YOU, our most treasured clients, to participate in our Preliminary

Auction Test-Drive!(We’re gearing up for a large online auction in July).

So…break out your driving loafers [house slippers]

Climb behind the steering wheel [computer screen]

Start your engines [go to http://www.cityartgreenville.com/]

And put the pedal to the metal [start your online bidding] !!

Race against fellow online bidders for art at premium prices – prices YOU determine. --”

Going once”CITY ART GALLERY--”

Going twice”Preliminary Auction Test-Drive!--”

SOLD!!!!”Log On Now!!! <http://www.cityartgreenville.com/auction.html>

Bidding begins Noon Tuesday, May 12th and ends Midnight Tuesday, May 19th.

Auction items are also on display in the Gallery.

Kate Worm Night Demo

2009-05-09T12:39:00.000-07:00

What a gorgeous day outside. I downloaded the pictures from the opening on Thursday, here are a few. Everyone had a wonderful time that night, Kate Worm did a wonderful painting demo. We had lots of fun and thanks to everyone that came out. If you couldnt make it, stop by the gallery and check out the work of Kate Worm and Wayne Trapp it will be up through the end of the month. Have a great weekend, Jeff

Kate Worm Wayne Trapp Opening

2009-05-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

Well we had a fun time last night, Wayne couldnt make it over for the opening he was feeling under the weather, so Kate did a painting demo during the opening. She did a wonderful figurative piece, I will get some photos from the opening and of the piece on tomorrow. Today im showing one of her new still life Blue Scarf w/ Bowl of Fruit, Oil on Canvas ,36" x 36", $3400. Its a really nice piece lots of rich color. Well have a great Friday, Jeff

2009-05-07T13:51:00.000-07:00

Well incase you missed it this morning we had a great painting demo by the wonderful Kate Worm. If you did miss it fear not, you can come this evening and see her demonstrating again. Tonight from 6-8pm Kate will be painting. Also check out the new works that she will display along with Wayne Trapp. See You Tonight!!

Trapp Visits City Art

2009-05-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

Well Wayne Trapp stopped by the gallery today and dropped off some work with his daughter, Devon. While he was here Devon took a picture of Wayne in front of his Big Blue, that sets out front of the Gallery. He dropped off several new pieces, they can be viewed at City Art. The new piece that we featured today is Wonderland, 36 x 36 $3400 it is a great slightly more muted work from Wayne. Well back to work, have a lot to get hung before Thursdays opening. Have a great day, Jeff

India Ink

2009-05-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

Well got all the new Kate Worm pieces ready to put on the website, only problem is website is down this moment, so I will get them on there first thing tomorrow. So for now I will show a great Wayne Trapp india ink piece that will be on display next week for the Worm and Trapp show. It is a 28 x 22 india ink drawing for $1200, Have a great Friday Jeff.

Lemons

2009-04-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a new image from Kate Worm, Coral Drape with Lemons 22 x 28 $2000. It is a great abstract still life, lots of movement and color. Kate will be part of next weeks show opening May 7th with Wayne Trapp. You can check out more of Kates work at City Art. Today I finished the poster for our upcoming show with the Heart Institute. I will post it as soon as we get approval from the hospital. Have a great day, Jeff

Some New Paintings on the Way!

2009-04-25T12:03:00.000-07:00

While Peg was visiting her daughter and son inlaw over in Winston Salem this weekend for their 5 year anniversary, she met with Kate Worm and picked up some paintings for the May 7th show. The painting to the left is Women at a Bistro Table will be in the gallery on Monday along with some more figuretive pieces and abstract still lifes. Have a great weekend and enjoy the wonderful weather, Jeff

Friday

2009-04-24T14:51:00.000-07:00

What a great day out side, excelent start to the weekend. Here is a new painting by Wayne Trapp that we are getting in for the upcoming Trapp and Worm show. It is a great piece and sure to be a wonderful show. Both Trapp and Worm will be demonstrating their figure painting techniques with a live model. Kate Worm at noon and Wayne Trapp at 7 during the opening. It is sure to be a great night. Have a fun weekend, Jeff

2009-04-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Oh goodness; the week is almost over! Where does time go? I had a very successful visit to DC last weekend. In addition to trying out three "new to me" restaurants (including the amazing Coco Sala...a must try!) the galleries and museums were incredible! The Morandi exhibition at the Phillips was fabulous. Who knew you could do so much with simple objects! I discovered the Burton Marinkovich gallery...a tiny little place, up a flight of stairs, but with a BIG banner outside luring you in. They feature primarily prints and drawings by modern and contemporary masters. I was able to see prints by Motherwell, Hockney, Kandinsky, Diebenkorn and Calder. It was great fun and the very knowledgeable owner was "tending shop" which made it quite an educational experience. Above is a painting by one of my favorite "modern masters" that we carry in our Gallery, Wayne Trapp. He will be featured in the Gallery 2 weeks, beginning Thursday May 7th, along with Kate Worm. More to come on that exhibition and opening.
Cheers!
Peg
City Art Gallery
252.353.7000
art@CityArtGreenville.com

Time to Fire up the wood Kiln!

2009-04-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a work by Jeremy Fineman, a great ceramics artist at ECU. This is a ceramic vessell aprox. 9 in tall for $125. Tonight I will be helping fire a wood kiln with him, the kiln needs to be constantly maned for 5 days, so this involves shifts of 8 hours. So from 12midnight to 8am I will be feeding wood into the kiln. The constant fuel is what creates the unique finish to wood fired pieces. After the 5 days the kiln has to cool for a week, then we can show you a few pieces that were fired. Have a great weekend, Jeff

Spring Fling Continues

2009-04-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

The Radish painting (12 by 12 ) by Jaquelin Perry is $325 , what a great price for such a well executed piece . Everett Seafood 6 by 8 is by Mike Rooney and is $125, another fabulous price. Both of these artists are being featured in our current exhibit known as Spring Fling. Those lucky people attending the opening on April 2 were treated to a painting demonstration by Perry and Rooney. The exhibit will continue through May 2. All of you late stragglers need to get in right away to see this great show. Torrey

Stephen White

2009-04-15T13:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a new work by Shephen White, view more at City Art. Torrey picked up A Lady with a Lute when she went to visit Stephen at his studio in Carrboro on her way to see a collection of artists in Chapel Hill. Stephen has been showing at the gallery for many years and his work is always a hit. Have a great day, Jeff

Continuing Education

2009-04-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

Photo of the Jefferson Memorial through the cherry blossoms is by Brenton Hardee. See more of her photography on the City Art Gallery website at: www.cityartgreenville.com/brentonhardeephotography.htm

It's continuing education time for me! I am leaving tomorrow for DC for a long weekend of gallery hopping, museum viewing, and meeting with artists from the northern Virginia and DC area. The Phillips Collection (my personal favorite!) is featuring Morandi: Master of Modern Still Life. Giorgio Morandi was an Italian painter who shared a tiny apartment with his mother and three sisters growing up in Bologna. He painted from an early age and only had the resources for subject matter that were part of his home environment. He created numerous still life paintings by rearranging simple objects like bottles, jars, and pitchers. He captured the beauty of light on these simple forms. The National Portrait Gallery is featuring Presidents in Waiting. This exhibition focuses on the fourteen vice presidents who succeeded to the presidency, either upon the death of a sitting president, election in their own right, or (in one case), the resignation of a president. Can't wait. Off to the Capitol City! I'll post new info when I return on Monday.
Cheers!
Peg
City Art Gallery
252.353.7000
art@CityArtGreenville.com

Facebook!

2009-04-11T12:54:00.000-07:00

Look for our new page on Facebook! Use the search tool in Facebook and become fans of City Art Gallery, we will be posting pictures from the openings and creating invitations to our upcoming receptions. Plus we are going to be adding a new addition to our website; it's a secret for now, so come back to see some exiciting developments. For today im going to post a picture that I took last week when I was at an iron pouring convention in Birmingham Alabama at SLOSS. It was a week long conference for artists using cast iron in their work. Have a great Easter weekend, Jeff

Spring Fling

2009-04-10T13:42:00.000-07:00

Well last weeks opening was a lot of fun, we had a great crowd come out to celebrate with our neighbors and us. We would like like to thank Jaquelin Perry and Mike Rooney for their wonderful painting demonstrations. Stop by the gallery and view their new works, they will be up till the end of the month or view them on the website City Art Have a happy Good Friday. Jeff

It's Almost Spring Fling!!

2009-04-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Well, we made it through April Fools Day with only minor glitches! Jeff has patched and painted the walls; Torrey has hung another great show; and I have all of the title cards and resumes printed, and the web site updated. Tomorrow night is the opening of our second (perhaps annual!) SPRING FLING!! We are teaming with Finelli's (our great Italian neighbor), It's Sew Wright (with everything to monogram you can dream of), Bailey's Fine Jewelry ("Fine" says it all), and the new spring fashions of Whimsey. Finelli's is hosting a superb wine tasting on the patio with 4 different wine reps pouring from 4 separate vineyards. We are hosting Adam Sebti and Jared Walker on keyboard and guitar with light jazz right outside of our open doors. Jaquelin Perry and Mike Rooney will be painting inside the gallery for your enjoyment. We have even extended the hours to accomodate everyone's hectic schedule...5:30 til 8:30. You need to be here Thursday night April 2nd. See you then!
Cheers!!
Peg

Another Friday is Here

2009-03-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Here are two brand new pieces from Kristen Gibson, she paints these wonderful inexpensive pieces that make great gifts. Check out more of her work here at City Art. We are going to be starting to set up for next weeks show here shortly, it will feature Mike Rooney and Jaquelin Perry. We should habe new works from them early next week. Have a great day, Jeff

First Day of Spring

2009-03-20T12:47:00.000-07:00

What a great first day of spring, so here is a painting to match. A nice light springie painting by Karen Lawrence, White Peonies and Lemons. View more of Karens works at City Art, have a great weekend and injoy the March Madness! Jeff